heart palpations

I'm a teacher and in the middle of teaching my second graders today I had heart palpations which was followed by dizziness- I thought I was going to pass out!!!! It only lasted for about 35-40 seconds but I got really scared- anyone else experience this? Please help

I'm a teacher and in the middle of teaching my second graders today I had heart palpations which was followed by dizziness- I thought I was going to pass out!!!! It only lasted for about 35-40 seconds but I got really scared- anyone else experience this? Please help

Palpitations and arrhythmias are actually pretty common in pregnancy, especially a twin pregnancy. Your heart has a much bigger load to deal with because of the 40-50% increase in blood volume. Most often it is SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). It's common to get dizzy and some people do pass out. This is because the heart races for a few secs and that can cause a quick plummet in your bp, therefore your brain isn't being perfused like it needs to. If it becomes more frequent or is causing episodes of fainting, many times your OB may have you go see a cardiologist. He will do tests and may put you on a monitor and if needed put you on meds that are safe during pregnancy (by 2nd trimester only usually). I had a different arrhythmia that started at 15wks but I had no symptoms other than the palpitations. I had very frequent PVCs (Pre-ventricular contractions), like every 3rd beat, 24hrs a day around the clock. They are just extra irregular beats that cause palpitations. Since mine were constant and casing me severe anxiety because of the palpitations, I was put on a heart medication that I took for 3 months after their birth. I would definitely let your OB know, especially if it continues to happen. He may want you to see a cardiologist. But you can relax, this is common and neither you nor your babies will be harmed in any way from this. The only danger really is if you happen to pass out an hurt yourself. Now there are rare complications that cause arrhythmias that can be more serious, again rare. A reason too though why you should at least let your OB know. Good luck!

Palpitations and arrhythmias are actually pretty common in pregnancy, especially a twin pregnancy. Your heart has a much bigger load to deal with because of the 40-50% increase in blood volume. Most often it is SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). It's common to get dizzy and some people do pass out. This is because the heart races for a few secs and that can cause a quick plummet in your bp, therefore your brain isn't being perfused like it needs to. If it becomes more frequent or is causing episodes of fainting, many times your OB may have you go see a cardiologist. He will do tests and may put you on a monitor and if needed put you on meds that are safe during pregnancy (by 2nd trimester only usually). I had a different arrhythmia that started at 15wks but I had no symptoms other than the palpitations. I had very frequent PVCs (Pre-ventricular contractions), like every 3rd beat, 24hrs a day around the clock. They are just extra irregular beats that cause palpitations. Since mine were constant and casing me severe anxiety because of the palpitations, I was put on a heart medication that I took for 3 months after their birth. I would definitely let your OB know, especially if it continues to happen. He may want you to see a cardiologist. But you can relax, this is common and neither you nor your babies will be harmed in any way from this. The only danger really is if you happen to pass out an hurt yourself. Now there are rare complications that cause arrhythmias that can be more serious, again rare. A reason too though why you should at least let your OB know. Good luck!

I would definitely talk to your ob about it. I have had SVT (as mentioned in the previous post) for years, and it acted up during my pregnancy, so I saw a cardiologist. He said that the irregular beating of my heart wouldn't hurt the babies in any way, but that passing out would cut the oxygen supply to them and definitely could hurt them. So just to be safe, make sure that you talk to your OB about it!

I would definitely talk to your ob about it. I have had SVT (as mentioned in the previous post) for years, and it acted up during my pregnancy, so I saw a cardiologist. He said that the irregular beating of my heart wouldn't hurt the babies in any way, but that passing out would cut the oxygen supply to them and definitely could hurt them. So just to be safe, make sure that you talk to your OB about it!

I've had them this whole pregnancy...Currently 31w3d. I attributed mine to the larger blood volume, but found out earlier this week I had a hemoglobin of 8.7 at my 30w appt. My OB said that severe anemia makes your heart work double time. You may want to ask for a CBC or H&H (blood work) at your next appt.

I've had them this whole pregnancy...Currently 31w3d. I attributed mine to the larger blood volume, but found out earlier this week I had a hemoglobin of 8.7 at my 30w appt. My OB said that severe anemia makes your heart work double time. You may want to ask for a CBC or H&H (blood work) at your next appt.

I've also had an irregular "skipping beat" rhythm off and on.. It was becoming worrisome and I asked ob Thursday, like pp said it is common and she told me that if it was continuous, caused shortness of breath or chest pain then we would be concerned and head to er

I've also had an irregular "skipping beat" rhythm off and on.. It was becoming worrisome and I asked ob Thursday, like pp said it is common and she told me that if it was continuous, caused shortness of breath or chest pain then we would be concerned and head to er

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